The thrilling three-match ODI sequence concluded at 1-1, with the hosts claiming victory within the first ODI, whereas India responded with a complete win within the second match.
Chasing 226 for victory, India gave the impression to be cruising at 191 for 5 within the forty second over. However, a sudden collapse noticed them struggling at 217 for 9 within the forty eighth over. Amidst the stress, Jemimah Rodrigues and Meghna Singh, the last-wicket pair, displayed unimaginable dedication and practically led India to the end line.
With just one run wanted to win off the final 4 balls, Marufa Akter made a vital breakthrough, dismissing Meghna for six, caught behind. This choice sparked some displeasure among the many Indian batters, expressing their frustration over the end result.
Earlier within the innings, Harleen Deol (77) and Smriti Mandhana (59) struck half-centuries to put the muse for India’s chase after Fargana Hoque struck the first-ever ODI ton for Bangladesh Women.
Hoque’s 160-ball 107 (7x4s) powered Bangladesh Women to a decent 225/4 in 50 overs. Shamima Sultana chipped in with 52 (78 balls, 5x4s).
In reply, India misplaced Shafali Verma (4) and Yastika Bhatia (5) early however fifties from Mandhana and Deol resurrected their chase.
Brief scores: Bangladesh Women 225/4 in 50 overs (Shamima Sultana 52, Fagana Hoque 107; Sneh Rana 2/45) tie with India Women 225 in 49.3 overs (Smriti Mandhana 52, Harleen Deol 77; Nahida Akter 3/37, Marufa Akter 2/55).
(With PTI Inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com